| Japan at the 1960 Summer Olympics | |
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| IOC code | JPN |
| NOC | Japanese Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Rome | |
| Competitors | 162 (142 men and 20 women) in 17 sports |
| Flag bearer | Takashi Ono |
| Medals Ranked 8th |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Japan competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 162 competitors, 142 men and 20 women, took part in 96 events in 17 sports. [1] As the country hosted the next Olympics in Tokyo, a Japanese segment was performed at the closing ceremony.
Five male cyclists represented Japan in 1960.
Five fencers, all men, represented Japan in 1960.
Two male pentathletes represented Japan in 1960.
Japan had 14 male rowers participate in two out of seven rowing events in 1960. [2]
Eight shooters represented Japan in 1960. Yoshihisa Yoshikawa won a bronze medal in the 50 metre pistol event.
| Athlete | Event | Qualifying | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | Rank | Score | Rank | ||
| Yukio Inokuma | Men's 50 metre rifle prone | 384 | 12 Q | 586 | 6 |
| Takao Ishii | Men's 50 metre rifle three positions | 538 | 24 Q | 1110 | 30 |
| Men's 50 metre rifle prone | 385 | 13 Q | 582 | 20 | |
| Kenichi Kumagai | Trap | 85 | 33 Q | 178 | 21 |
| Tadao Matsui | 50 m pistol | N/A | 540 | 12 | |
| Osamu Ochiai | 25 m rapid fire pistol | N/A | 565 | 35 | |
| Fumio Ryosenan | N/A | 569 | 30 | ||
| Mitsuo Yamane | Trap | ? | AC | Did not advance | |
| Yoshihisa Yoshikawa | 50 m pistol | N/A | 552 |  | |
Romania competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 98 competitors, 82 men and 16 women, took part in 65 events in 13 sports.
Belgium competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 101 competitors, 93 men and 8 women, took part in 64 events in 16 sports.
Belgium competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 135 competitors, 130 men and 5 women, took part in 75 events in 16 sports.
Japan was the host nation for the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. 328 competitors, 270 men and 58 women, took part in 155 events in 21 sports.
Great Britain, represented by the British Olympic Association (BOA), competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 253 competitors, 206 men and 47 women, took part in 130 events in 17 sports. British athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games.
Athletes from East Germany and West Germany competed together as the United Team of Germany at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 293 competitors, 238 men and 55 women, took part in 148 events in 17 sports.
Athletes from West Germany competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. It was the first time that East Germany and West Germany sent separate teams to the Summer Olympic Games. 275 competitors, 232 men and 43 women, took part in 154 events in 17 sports for West Germany. As the country hosted the next Olympics in Munich, a German segment was performed at the closing ceremony.
Sweden competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 171 competitors, 163 men and 8 women, took part in 84 events in 17 sports.
Italy competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 244 competitors, 228 men and 16 women, took part in 99 events in 17 sports.
Italy competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. 231 competitors, 208 men and 23 women, took part in 114 events in 19 sports.
Italy was the host nation for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. It was the first time that the nation had hosted the Summer Games, and the second time overall. It also hosted the 1960 Summer Paralympics in Rome – the inaugural Paralympic Games.
Switzerland competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 190 competitors, 184 men and 6 women, took part in 100 events in 21 sports.
The Kingdom of Hungary competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 216 competitors, 197 men and 19 women, took part in 104 events in 21 sports.
Belgium competed at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany. 150 competitors, 145 men and 5 women, participated in 72 events in 15 sports.
Greece competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, England. Greek athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 61 competitors, 60 men and 1 woman, took part in 44 events in 10 sports.
Japan competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, Finland. Japan returned to the Olympic Games after not being invited to the 1948 Summer Olympics because of the nations's role in World War II. 69 competitors, 58 men and 11 women, took part in 60 events in 13 sports.
Japan competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia and Stockholm, Sweden. 110 competitors, 94 men and 16 women, took part in 71 events in 13 sports.
Japan competed at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico. 171 competitors, 146 men and 25 women, took part in 97 events in 18 sports.
Spain competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 144 competitors, 133 men and 11 women, took part in 83 events in 16 sports.
Mexico competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy. 69 competitors, 63 men and 6 women, took part in 54 events in 14 sports.
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